Orthopedic physicians and care teams are among the most administratively burdened in medicine. Between overseeing millions of joint replacements, spine surgeries, and trauma repairs, plus pre-op visits, follow-ups, and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) billing, there is little room left in the day for paperwork.
As orthopedic case volume continues to rise year over year, more providers are turning to ambient AI, including AI scribes, to cut costs and ease burnout by giving orthopedic teams back time and headspace.
According to one 2025 study, the use of an ambient scribing tool was associated with a reduction in after-hours work time by 30% per workday. Providers using the tool also reported 9.3% greater same-day appointment closure. In a more recent study of simulated orthopedic rounds, Heidi's ambient clinical AI substantially reduced documentation time, improved note quality, and eased workload.
